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The Law and Spinal Cord Injuries

Whenever there is spinal cord damage that leads to a loss of motor control
and/or sensation there is an injury to the spinal cord. Where the damage
has occurred in the spine/back will be the determinant factor in the types
of function affected by the injury. An additional factor is the injuries severity.

There are approximately 11,000 people that will suffer an injury to their
spinal cord every year. Of those 11,000:

45% of All Spinal Cord Injuries Are Complete – Total Function Loss
below the Affected Vertebrae

47% of All Spinal Cord Injuries Will Result In Quadriplegia

52% of All Spinal Cord Injuries Will Result In Paraplegia

55% of All Spinal Cord Injuries Are Incomplete – Partial Loss of
Sensation and Function

Motorcycle accidents and automobile accidents are the most common causes
for SCIs (spinal cord injuries). The most common secondary cause is an
everyday fall. One of the saddest facts about SCIs is that violence is
expected to surpass the fall statistic sometime in the near term future.

It’s extremely important to know that there are no two spinal cord
personal injury cases that are same. There are many levels to a spinal
cord injury; thusly the damage from case to case can be significantly
different. There is no insignificant spinal cord injury; however, the
lower the injury is to the spinal cord the higher the likelihood of still
having or regaining mobility of the hands and arms. On the contrary, the
higher the injury is to the spinal cord, the higher the likelihood of
permanent impairment.

The Doan Law Firms experienced spinal cord personal injury lawyers know
that every client is unique and will necessitate personal and special
attention. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury,
you’ll require an evaluation by a skilled spinal cord personal injury
lawyer that’s skilled at representing spinal cord injury victims
and is well versed in all aspects of spinal cord injury law. Not only
are lawyers at The Doan Law Firm experienced in these areas, but we’re
also very knowledgeable about advances in rehabilitation and medical treatments.
Unlike other personal injury law firms, The Doan Law Firm handles spinal
cord personal injury law, not just general personal injury law. When choosing
your lawyer you want to go with a firm that’s specialized in your
injury, not a generic personal injury firm.

Spine Injury Law

Virtually everyone has experienced a back injury at some point that interferes
with their ability to do their daily routine, work, recreation or other
activities. In the United States, Americans are spending $50 billion or
more on back injuries and related problems, with back injuries being the
most common job related disability. Additionally, back injuries are the
second most leading cause of neurological ailments within the United States
following only behind headaches.

The majority of all back injuries occurs in either the lumbar region or
the cervical region of the back and will most typically be the result of a:

Violent Act

Car Accident

Slip and Fall Accident

Motorcycle Accident

Truck Accident

The cervical region is the neck vertebrae, the uppermost seven. The lumbar
region is in the lower back and is the five strongest and largest.
There are many different types of back injuries, some of which are as follows:

Lower Back Injuries

Fractured Spines

Crushed Vertebrae(S)

Herniated Discs

Torn Ligaments

Spinal injuries are often an event that’s life altering, often leading
to acute or chronic pain along with tingling or numbness in the extremities,
lack of muscle coordination, muscle weakness and acute or chronic pain.

Pursuing a spinal cord injury claim you’ll find that it’s a
process that’s anxiety producing and complex. They’re very
involved and will take a significant amount of time to resolve at times.
Whenever we’re evaluating a spinal cord injury case, our experienced
lawyers will make it a point to fully understand all of the rehabilitative
medicine advances, the medical issues surrounding your injury, the increased
mortality and your need for future medical care both on an emotional and
medical basis.

Seek Experienced Legal Representation

Regardless of your injuries nature or the case, it’s extremely important
to setup a consultation with a lawyer as soon as you’re possibly
able to. You deserve compensation for the injuries you incurred and it
may take litigation to ensure that you receive an adequate recovery and
it’ll take an experienced spinal cord personal injury attorney to
ensure that you have the resources and representation to get a proper
settlement.

There is a statute of limitations, which means the timeframe you’re
able to file your claim. You’ll want to consult a lawyer and proceed
with your claim immediately. Also, as soon as possible you’ll want
to have a full investigation into your injuries cause, the extent and
nature of your injury and gather and preserve witness testimony and preserve
any and all evidence.

The lawyers at The Doan Law Firm have a depth and breadth of knowledge
and experience when it comes to representing people with spinal cord personal
injuries, wrongful death and medical malpractice. Additionally, our lawyers
have a very specific knowledge and skillset in the understanding of dealing
with these types of injuries.

If you or a loved one has incurred a spinal cord injury as the result of
another’s negligence, contact The Doan Law Firm and receive a free
consultation and fully understand all of your legal rights. Our lawyers
handle spine/spinal cord injury law. Lawyers are on staff to take your
call 24/7/365, don’t wait and call now at
(800) 349-0000.

After an accident, the responsible party's insurance company may try
to reduce the claim amount. Commonly, insurance adjusters are trained
to get information from the
injured to assist in reducing the claim. Though some insurers are less guilty
of this practice than others, it is important to realize that insurance
companies are profit-oriented corporations and reducing claims results
in increased profits for shareholders. This can create a situation for
the injured in which they are offered a settlement that does not truly
reflect the damages suffered. If you accept this settlement, you lose
the ability to get more money should your injuries require further medical
treatments. It is critical that victims get legal assistance in any personal
injury case, and
The Doan Law Firm is prepared to fight relentlessly for your rights.